1968 Autobianchi Bianchina vs. 1978 Zastava 1300
To start off, 1978 Zastava 1300 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina would be higher. At 1,294 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Zastava 1300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Zastava 1300 (59 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (18 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Zastava 1300 should accelerate faster than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Zastava 1300 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1978 Zastava 1300 (93 Nm @ 3100 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina. (30 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1978 Zastava 1300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Autobianchi Bianchina | 1978 Zastava 1300 | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Zastava |
| Model | Bianchina | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 18 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 30 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3230 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1950 mm | 2430 mm |
